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Trump-endorsed candidates win primary races to replace Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz

Jan. 28, 2025 20:20 PM EST

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — President Donald Trump -endorsed candidates Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine won their Republican primaries in the special elections to replace former Florida Reps. Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz, notching wins in reliably conservative districts. Republicans are...

Trump-endorsed candidates win primary races to replace Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz

Jan. 28, 2025 20:19 PM EST
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Trump-endorsed candidates win primary races to replace Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz.

How key Republican senators are responding to Trump allies' primary threats

Jan. 25, 2025 09:59 AM EST

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — From activists on the far right to Elon Musk, allies of President Donald Trump have been quick to threaten primary challengers for Republican senators who don't back his Cabinet picks and legislative priorities. In the case of Iowa's Joni Ernst,...

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Florida's special congressional primaries

Jan. 24, 2025 09:29 AM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — Control of the U.S. House isn’t on the line in Tuesday’s special congressional primaries in Florida, but Republicans are still eager to find replacements for former GOP Reps. Matt Gaetz and Michael Waltz to add some breathing room to their slender majority in the chamber. ...

Senate advances Pete Hegseth as Trump's defense secretary, despite allegations

Jan. 23, 2025 17:50 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate advanced the nomination of Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump's defense secretary Thursday on a largely party-line vote, despite grave objections from Democrats and stirring unease among Republicans over his behavior and qualifications to lead the U.S. military. ...

Editorial Roundup: United States

Jan. 21, 2025 15:37 PM EST

Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Jan. 21 The Washington Post on the need for transparency from social media platforms Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has taken a lot of heat since he announced last week that he...

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody will fill Marco Rubio's Senate seat

Jan. 16, 2025 12:54 PM EST

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody will take Marco Rubio ’s seat in the U.S. Senate, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday, making Moody only the second woman to represent Florida in the chamber. Elected as the state’s top law enforcement officer in...

The Latest: Rubio, Bondi, Ratcliffe and Duffy appear for Senate confirmation hearings

Jan. 15, 2025 15:09 PM EST

Senate hearings are scheduled this week for several of Trump’s cabinet picks including Sen. Marco Rubio for secretary of state and Pam Bondi for attorney general. Many nominees have met with senators individually. Now, they’ll go before the committees overseeing the agencies Trump wants them to...

ACLU sues Florida Gov. DeSantis for not calling special elections for state House and Senate seats

Jan. 09, 2025 17:36 PM EST

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit Thursday accusing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis of failing to fulfill his constitutional obligation to call special elections for two seats in the state House and Senate. The seats in question were vacated...

Republican Mike Johnson reelected House speaker in dramatic floor vote

Jan. 04, 2025 12:30 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Mike Johnson narrowly won reelection Friday as House speaker on a first ballot, overcoming hard-right GOP holdouts in a tense standoff and buoyed by a nod of support from President-elect Donald Trump. The uneasy scene brought an ominous start to the...